Long Awaited Demolition of Gonzales Gardens

January 6, 2016

Columbia City Council has thrown support behind the demolition and redevelopment of the Gonzales Gardens apartment complex. Members voted unanimously to back plans from the Columbia Housing Authority to revitalize the 19.5-acre public housing development just off Forest Drive.

The new development expected to take the place of Gonzales Gardens is expected to cost $60 million to build. Mungo Homes has partnered with the housing authority to develop the new complex. Walker said it would offer mixed-income units, including tax credit units and market rate units and that it would be modeled after the Rosewood Hills community.

Watch your neighbor’s back!

Vandals look for opportunity, including signs of vacancy. If you are traveling during the upcoming weeks, make sure you have someone pick up your mail, newspaper, and other delivered items daily. If you've ordered something, consider using the Fedex or UPS alternate delivery features to hold the package or send it elsewhere. Look out for each other. It's the very best protection. Or get a big dog. For more tips, visit our security page.

Meet your 2017 officers and area representatives

If you have questions about various aspects of the Forest Hills Neighborhood Association, please see the names of our committees and the people who manage them here.

Great find for pet owners!

One of our neighborhood pets disappeared from his home this week. The owner was able to quickly identify the found pup on Chasing the Tails Pet Patrol Facebook. Great resource!